A Tribute to Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Jerry Siegel, Joe Schuster and everyone who made it possible for millions of children around the world could dream of someday being a superhero and make this world better.

The superstar team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank redefine the origin of Superman for the 21st century. This explosive story spells out the definitive origin of Superman, chronicling Clark Kent’s journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis. Witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family. It’s a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future.